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Supplementary To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Further Return To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, I was planning to provide the Standing Committee on Infrastructure with a briefing note on the restructuring plans and what has been done to date. I will be prepared to go through some of the detail during the budget review.

Further Return To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 7, oral questions. Final supplementary, Mr. Miltenberger.

Supplementary To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Michael Miltenberger

Michael Miltenberger Thebacha

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister be able to provide, during that period, specific numbers in terms of reductions, so for those of us who have experienced some significant cuts, we would be able to add them to our list to see how the numbers shake out overall? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Further Return To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South

Mr. Speaker, the short answer is yes. To the extent that we can, we will provide as much information as we can.

Further Return To Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Question 126-13(3): Restructuring Of Public Works And Services
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Item 7, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.

John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I indicated in my Member's statement earlier regarding the outbreak of RSV in Pelly Bay, there are about 25 cases reported so far. I would like to begin, Mr. Speaker, by saying that we, the residents of the NWT, enjoy one of the best health care systems the country can offer; however, there are times that we become aware of how much the government and the system assists, and sometimes we take everything for granted in the system. What is the government doing to ensure that the outbreak of RSV in Pelly Bay does not spread to another community within the Territories? Thank you.

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Ng.

Return To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Bay

Return To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, with respect to the disease spreading, from what I understand, the local community has been advised by local radio about being cautious and not having large gatherings and keeping personal hygiene habits of cleanliness. As far as controlling the spread, we can't control the flow of people but we can monitor to make sure the situation is under control. I know that the medical health officer has been in direct contact with health board officials who are responsible for delivering health services in our region. The health board has sent in an additional nurse practitioner to assist the local Pelly Bay staff in dealing with the increased workload and provide general support.

So we are carefully monitoring the situation, Mr. Speaker. We will be willing to provide any additional support, if it is required.

Return To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Supplementary To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the past years, Mr. Speaker, there have been cases across the Territories where sometimes the patients who are brought to the nursing stations aren't being brought to a major medical centre until the disease is advanced. Will the Minister tell this House, as a precautionary measure, if there is a way to diagnose the disease before it becomes too late and so the patients are sent to Yellowknife as soon as possible? Thank you.

Supplementary To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Thank you. Mr. Ng.

Further Return To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I guess it would go back to a healthy prevention promotion campaign on personal hygiene habits. There is a difficulty in our communities because of overcrowding, particularly in the wintertime when people are visiting. Incubation period takes a while and once it hits, it spreads very quickly, similar to the common cold. It would be a matter of putting an emphasis on identifying the disease when it hits early and trying to rectify it by putting in preventative measures. Thank you.

Further Return To Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Question 127-13(3): Rsv Outbreak In Pelly Bay
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 7, oral questions. Mr. Evaloarjuk.

Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

May 1st, 1996

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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of NTPC. Mr. Speaker, the Minister said in this House yesterday that with the continuing clean-up of fuel oil in Igloolik, they had recovered 20,000 litres of fuel to date. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister inform this House how NTPC intends on getting rid of the collected fuel?

The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Minister of the NWT Power Corporation, Mr. Dent.

Return To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Cleanup In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the snow which is contaminated with fuel will be put in a separate pit that will be made and lined with plastic, so that the oil can be collected after the snow has melted. The local community is being encouraged to take the oil for use in their furnaces because the oil will no longer be suitable for use in the engines of the corporation. So members of the community are welcome to take the oil for use at their homes.

Until we know how much fuel we have collected, I can't say what further measures will have to be taken to dispose of the oil. But I can assure the Member that in any case, the disposal of oil collected will be handled in order to make sure there is no further damage done to the environment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Return To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Cleanup In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.

Supplementary To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Has the Minister looked at providing compensation to Igloolik because of said spill?

Supplementary To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Mr. Dent.

Further Return To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Mr. Speaker, the issue of compensation will have to be looked at following an evaluation of what damages have occurred. At this point in time, there are people in the communities who have gotten jobs to assist in the clean-up. We will try to make sure that any economic initiatives in the clean-up go to local residents as much as possible. Until we know the extent of damages, we can't talk about compensation.

Further Return To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Supplementary, Mr. Evaloarjuk.

Supplementary To Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Question 128-13(3): Process For Oil Spill Clean-up In Igloolik
Item 7: Oral Questions

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Mark Evaloarjuk Amittuq

(Translation) Mr. Speaker, when does the Minister anticipate the fuel will be recovered from the spill?